document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=826935>Question 826935</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write an equation of the parabola whose vertex is at (-2,3) and whose focus is at (-4,3) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Given parabola opens leftward:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Its basic form of equation: (y-k)^2=-4p(x-h)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "axis of symmetry: y=3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "p=2 (distance left of vertex on the axis of symmetry)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4p=8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "equation: (y-3)^2=-8(x+2) </SPAN>\n" );
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